Nepal floods death toll exceeds 600 with thousands missing

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods in Nepal has surpassed 600, with more than 3,000 people still missing, as rescue teams race against time to locate survivors buried under mud and debris. The disaster, which struck on August 26, 2026, has devastated entire communities along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems, leaving a trail of destruction that has drawn international concern and assistance. The floods were triggered when an ice-rock avalanche upstream blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River, sending a debris-laden surge downstream. The torrent first hit the Rasuwa district near the Nepal-Tibet border before spreading to other areas.